Implementation of Interdisciplinary Rapid Rounds in Observation Units. Issue 4 (October 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ryan, Lindsey; Scott, Stephanie; Fields, Willa
• Is Part Of: Journal of nursing care quality. Volume 32:Issue 4(2017)
• Publication Date: 2017-10
• Subjects: collaboration -- communication -- discharge process -- interdisciplinary rounds -- observation units -- Rapid Rounds; Nursing -- Standards -- Periodicals; Nursing audit -- Periodicals; Health facilities -- Safety measures -- Periodicals; Nurse administrators -- Periodicals; 610.73
• DOI: 10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000250
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1057-3631

Abstract

Abstract : Lack of collaboration and communication can lead to medical errors, increased length of stay, and diminished patient satisfaction. The purpose of this project was to improve nurse efficiency, interdisciplinary communication and collaboration, and patient satisfaction with the discharge process through Rapid Rounds. The results demonstrated that interdisciplinary communication and collaboration improved coordination of care, as evidenced by improved Press Ganey percentile rankings for readiness for discharge and speed of the discharge process, increased pharmaceutical interventions, and fewer phone calls to physicians. Abstract : Supplemental Digital Content is Available in the Text.